HersbruckervsSussex
Hersbrucker and Sussex are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Sussex
Alpha acid
4.3–5.8%
Beta acid
2.4–3.2%
Total oil
0.4–0.6 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Hersbrucker
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Sussex
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Only in Sussex
EarthyGrassyMintVanillaCitrus
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Sussex |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 4.3–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 2.4–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 29–32% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 0.4–0.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 41–43% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 22–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty